The Mancave of vintage bicycles is finished.
02-10-18, 10:02 AM
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I have eaten in restaurants that aren't that clean. I bet you never loose a tool.
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02-10-18, 10:08 AM
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Fortunately, "Thou shalt not covet" does not cover mancaves. Very nicely done! I simply do not have the square footage to pull that off, but you have inspired me to do the best I can with the space I do have.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
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02-10-18, 10:11 AM
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Mancave is really wonderful. Sets the bar too high, for messy me.
However, the bikes are close to my ideal size so that makes it not only special but maybe visit-able during a Chicago trip???
However, the bikes are close to my ideal size so that makes it not only special but maybe visit-able during a Chicago trip???
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02-10-18, 10:18 AM
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Nice collection!
I want to be around when you pass away and your wife calls me over to look at some bikes she has for sale and has no use for. And then sells them to me for $150 each.
I want to be around when you pass away and your wife calls me over to look at some bikes she has for sale and has no use for. And then sells them to me for $150 each.
02-10-18, 10:26 AM
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A bike cave "stickie" would be cool, - this could be post #1,
The rest of us could post up pics of our spaces, and the evolution of our spaces
I know there are likely other spaces out there that would also be neat to draw ideas from or just admire too
The rest of us could post up pics of our spaces, and the evolution of our spaces
I know there are likely other spaces out there that would also be neat to draw ideas from or just admire too
02-10-18, 01:56 PM
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Really nice, thanks for sharing. Love that Ciocc. KB
02-10-18, 02:09 PM
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Simply the Coolest
So C O O L !!!
02-10-18, 04:59 PM
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Very nice collection and great job on the cave. I enjoyed the video. A great contribution to the forum.
02-10-18, 09:12 PM
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where's that emoticon for green eyed jealousy?? 
(close enough)
Really impressive; both the bikes and the cave!
Steve in Peoria
(close enough)Really impressive; both the bikes and the cave!
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02-10-18, 11:11 PM
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Holy ****. That's almost as nice as my place...
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02-11-18, 12:44 AM
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The bike hanging from a beam wrapped in pine..
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02-11-18, 12:49 AM
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The mercian was a frameset I purchased as NOS from a shop in wisconsin. It has full campy nuovo record. Triple crank and rally rear der. Wiennman concave rims, cinelli and brooks.
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02-11-18, 12:51 AM
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Thanks for all the nice comments guys! I appreciate it. It was alot of work but worth it.
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02-11-18, 07:44 AM
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Dang! That video was way too short, BTW. Job well done!
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02-11-18, 08:30 AM
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Fantastic and well done! What's your opinion on the '16 Masi?
How do you keep spouses and/or children from disturbing the feng shui of your space?
I miss basements but where I live in the South, everything's on a slab since it's only a heel kick down to the water table.
How do you keep spouses and/or children from disturbing the feng shui of your space?
I miss basements but where I live in the South, everything's on a slab since it's only a heel kick down to the water table.
02-11-18, 09:15 AM
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Schweeeet! Gives me the incentive to display my bikes and model/diecast all together. Really nice man cave and really nice bikes, but where's the Peugeot, Motobecane or any other French bike???
02-11-18, 10:50 AM
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Fantastic and well done! What's your opinion on the '16 Masi?
How do you keep spouses and/or children from disturbing the feng shui of your space?
I miss basements but where I live in the South, everything's on a slab since it's only a heel kick down to the water table.
How do you keep spouses and/or children from disturbing the feng shui of your space?
I miss basements but where I live in the South, everything's on a slab since it's only a heel kick down to the water table.
My wife has no interest in the bike stuff and my kids older. only one at home.. she is 21 and never goes into the basement..lol
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no french yet. Looking at a Motobecane Wednesday
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02-11-18, 09:58 PM
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video two is up check it out
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02-11-18, 10:13 PM
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Yes -- i'd love love to put together a space like this, but my slab foundation limits my available "bonus space" ---
Much better use of a basement than simply throwing in a keg-erator, a 17 year old sectional and a pool table !
02-11-18, 10:18 PM
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It's like the Louvre for road bikes down there, and then there are model cars and Matchbox.
Ignaz is up there with the Bike Gods and smiling.
Ignaz is up there with the Bike Gods and smiling.
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